In December 2012, Hughes was appointed the new chairman of the PSC by Gov. Martin O'Malley (D). He took over the role in January 2013.[2]

Biography

Prior to his appointment to the Maryland Public Service Commission in 2011, Hughes served as Gov. Martin O'Malley's Deputy Legislative Officer for five years. He has also been a Principal Analyst for the Maryland Department of Legislative Services and Deputy Legislative Officer under Gov. Parris Glendening and Legislative Officer under Gov. William Donald Schaefer.[1]

Education

B.A., Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park, 1982

Master's degree in public policy, Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, 1985